Sheryl Derby , LCSW

Sheryl Derby, LCSW, brings over two decades of social work experience to her clinical practice. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Family Studies and a Master of Social Work with a Child Welfare emphasis from Arizona State University. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she has provided clinical supervision for 17 years and worked across a range of settings with children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Her clinical experience includes focused work with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She has also supported Veterans, families involved in the child welfare system, juveniles in the court system, and homeless families. Sheryl uses an eclectic, strengths-based approach that centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while integrating solution-focused strategies to help clients build practical coping skills.

Sheryl aims to help clients identify strengths and pursue goals that lead to a more peaceful and satisfying life. She works collaboratively to tailor interventions that fit each person's needs and preferences. Outside of clinical work, she practices self-care with yoga, time spent with her basset hounds, and volunteering at a retirement home for geriatric and hospice animals. She looks forward to supporting, guiding, and empowering those she works with.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sheryl draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and skills-focused, and it can be useful for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, panic, and stress-related concerns.

She also practices a client-centered approach that emphasizes the client's perspective, strengths, and values. This style creates a collaborative environment in which goals are guided by what the person finds meaningful and manageable.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sheryl works together with each person to determine which tools and strategies best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - so therapy can fit into a busy life or reach people in different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice new skills between sessions, while allowing therapists and clients to choose the format that works best for them.